Material Information |
| Title: |
THE VATICAN LIBRARY THE EVOLUTION OF A HUMANIST-INFLUENCED RESEARCH INSTITUTION |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Chua, Tricia |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2013 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Humanism
Italian
Renaissance
Libraries
Vatican
Catholicism
Scholars
Latin
Translations |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
This thesis argues that the creation of the Vatican Library in the fifteenth century was unique among other "princely" libraries of the period due to its scope, perseverance, and evolution. Rather than understanding the Vatican Library as simply the personal library of the pope, I argue that the efforts of popes, specifically Nicholas V and Sixtus IV, established it as an attempt to provide a usable library for scholars. The creation of the Library created an academically focused research institution that became a lasting and continuing edifice of the Vatican's cultural prestige. It served, and continues to serve, not just the pope and his Curia, but also the needs of scholars. The humanistic spirit of the Italian Renaissance provided the architectural framework that guided the Library's ultimate development, making it a lasting institution that represents and serves much more than its original Christian intentions. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Tricia Chua |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2013 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida Libraries, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Benes, Carrie |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2013 C5 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004734:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
THE VATICAN LIBRARY THE EVOLUTION OF A HUMANIST-INFLUENCED RESEARCH INSTITUTION |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Chua, Tricia |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2013 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Humanism
Italian
Renaissance
Libraries
Vatican
Catholicism
Scholars
Latin
Translations |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
This thesis argues that the creation of the Vatican Library in the fifteenth century was unique among other "princely" libraries of the period due to its scope, perseverance, and evolution. Rather than understanding the Vatican Library as simply the personal library of the pope, I argue that the efforts of popes, specifically Nicholas V and Sixtus IV, established it as an attempt to provide a usable library for scholars. The creation of the Library created an academically focused research institution that became a lasting and continuing edifice of the Vatican's cultural prestige. It served, and continues to serve, not just the pope and his Curia, but also the needs of scholars. The humanistic spirit of the Italian Renaissance provided the architectural framework that guided the Library's ultimate development, making it a lasting institution that represents and serves much more than its original Christian intentions. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Tricia Chua |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2013 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida Libraries, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Benes, Carrie |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2013 C5 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004734:00001 |
|